Meet Our Coaches

Black Hawk Gymnastics offers some of the finest coaches in the State! Our coaching staff focuses not only on the proper development of gymnastics skills from basic to advanced, but also on the building of character and self-esteem in every athlete.

Karissa

Head Team Coach (Levels 4 - 10)

Karissa was a competitive gymnast for 7 years at CRAG gymnastics in Hiawatha, Iowa.  Over the last 6 years at Black Hawk Gymnastics & Cheer, she has trained numerous event and State Champions.  She is a mentor and role model for her athletes.  Karissa believes in teaching her athletes life skills as well as helping them reach their full potential as individuals. Her enthusiasm and love for the sport are reflected in her athlete's continued successes.

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Jess

Head Team Coach (Levels 4 - 10)

Jess was a competitive gymnast for 5 years at Black Hawk Gymnastics.   She has been coaching at Black Hawk Gymnastics for 6 years.  She is currently attending Hawkeye Community College.  Jess loves training her athletes and helping them achieve their goals.  Her commitment to excellence in gymnastics has resulted in her athletes becoming individual and all around State Champions for several years.  

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Sarah

Team Coach / Recreational Director

Sarah was a competitive gymnast for 5 years at Sokol Gymnastics in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  She graduated from Xavier High School in 2009 and is currently attending the University of Northern Iowa.  Sarah joined the coaching team at Black Hawk Gymnastics in 2009.  Her favorite part of coaching is being able to see gymnasts achieve their goals.

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Wendy

Team and Recreational Coach

Wendy was a competitive gymnast for 4 years at Siouxland Gymnastics in Sioux City, Iowa.  Wendy joined the coaching team at Black Hawk Gymnastics in 2008.  She enjoys coaching and loves to see her gymnasts master new skills.

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